Inspiring a new generation of Black and Asian midwives
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement InternBoth Black and South Asian women have poorer outcomes than White women during pregnancy and birth, and face an increased risk of mortality for both mothers and infants.Midwives are key...
Exceptional PhD Student Receives ‘Most Promising Young Person in Manchester’ Award
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern Whether discouraged by adults and peers, or historically shunned by organisations such as the FA and FIFA, many women grow up with limited access to football. More recently, the FA’s...
Outstanding Medical Student Wins Community Champion Award
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern Pupils from disadvantaged or underprivileged backgrounds face a number of challenges when applying for medical school. Whether this be due to a lack of role models or a limited...
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Forum update
The Faculty’s Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Forum has held its first meeting of this academic year. The Forum plays an essential role in driving forward the Faculty’s PPIE Action Plan, an integral part of our Social Responsibility (SR) strategy,...
PPIE Award Winner: George Obolo
In this blog series we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards 2022. Showcasing the inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our...
FBMH backs new Manchester Universities Sexual Harassment Campaign
Never OK is a joint campaign by our University, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford, promoting an environment and culture where sexual harassment or violence is never tolerated.Our Faculty is supporting the #NeverOK campaign and encourages...
PPIE Award Winner: Healing, Empowered and Recovering from Dysarthria (HEARD) Group
In this blog series we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to PPIE’ awards. Showcasing the inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our...
Experts by Experience: How neurodiverse people in Manchester are advancing psychological research
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern Historically, when studying disorders such as autism, psychosis or dementia, those with the disorders were treated as study subjects rather than collaborators. However, people with...
FBMH Lecturer Wins International Award for Innovative Education Videos
Written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement InternCongratulations to Dr. Joanne Pennock, Senior Lecturer in the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, for receiving the prestigious JoVE (Journal of Visualised Experiments)...
A weekend to remember – local pupils encouraged into science careers and university
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement InternA weekend defined by changing weather, beautiful scenery and science – Trinity School’s year 10 pupils are sure to remember their latest trip to FSC (Field Studies...